Top Three Thursdays

I am in the middle of moving, both my apartment AND my office because they’re installing a new carpet and that means I have to clear off everything on my desk, etc AND pack up my apartment. It’s a perfect storm reminder of why being organized from the beginning is the way to live. If you saw my desk, for instance, you would know why I stopped in my tracks seeing this vintage farmer’s market basket on Etsy and decided to kick off Top Three Thursdays with it. It’s not exactly the right size or shape for storing papers — probably too deep — but I could probably find something to put in it pretty easily. It’s available in Buffalo Winter’s shop, which is devoted to all things vintage so worth a stop for anyone interested in vintage, and costs $56.

This next shop offers a clever way to store your earrings…of which I have just a few, most of which are clumped together in a box on my dresser. I’m a fan of antique printer drawers anyway; they’re an extension of sorts to my font fetish to make me happy. This use both looks good and solves the hunting for the other earring way in which I spend most mornings. It’s available in Blue Bird Heaven‘s shop and costs $118. It is also available in a variety of colors.

And finally this happy little number from Sew Gracious. This handy reversible organizer bin had me at the Amy Butler fabric. But I also love that it’s reversible and that it would look lovely on a table or on the floor by a side table. It can apparently hold up to 16 CDs, 10 DVDs, diapers, remote controls, toilet tissue, toys, accessories — you name it. Who wouldn’t want to put things away if this were where the stuff went? The shop has a ton of different colors and sizes if this one doesn’t catch your fancy. Price is $18.